Loose Skin

[kinipela24]

Does everyone get loose skin after surgery. Is it inevitable?

[Leslieann]

I think it depends on how much you weigh when you start, age and exercise you do.
I have some skin issues but not bad, but I am a lot older and will not do anything about it. I'm very happy for the weight lose and how healthier I am.

[Christie13]

My skin is somewhat loose. Not too bad. And I am older as well. I will be 44 this year. My sister did hers in her early 30's, lost 100 lbs (she is short like me), and she only had a little loose skin on her belly as she was apple shaped. (I'm a pear so most of my skin is on my thighs.) So it just depends.

[Donald G]

Loose skin effects everyone differently. Each persons skin has a different elastisity to it and how well it does during weight varies drastically on everyone. I know 3 people who have had no problems with loose skin with one person dropping almost 200 pounds, I also know one person that had very loose skin after just loosing 90 pounds. Exercise also plays a role into it.

[Luna354]

I know one person that had a full body lift to remove excess skin.

This is one thing that just doesn't concern me. I'll take loose skin over being obese and unhealthy any day!

[Sarcastic_Bard]

I have loose skin, but it's not a lot and it's not as noticeable as I thought it would be. Most of the time I don't really notice it. If the loose skin around my tummy becomes an issue I might get a tummy tuck, and I'm considering a breast lift next year, but those are big maybes. I'm really really just happy to be healthy and off my meds. And in cute clothes.

[Tamera2]

Hi Jenny, the doctors told me most people under 300 don't have to much trouble with loose skin. I imagine too it depends on age and how your body works. I've known people that got a lot of loose skin after delivery a baby and my stomach went back to normal. That was when I had my figure and I was 21.

[elle77]

I can only imagine that there is a possibility of loose skin. I have noticed some on my arms and a little bit on my breasts, but I honestly don't EVEN CARE! lol
I'd rather be thin than to deal with being that large ever again.

[sraebaer]

Any loose skin is better than being fat.

I lost 75 plus pounds and under clothes I look fine. I'm too old for a bikini, so I don't care.

[VeryLargeBob]

I had a lot of loose skin, but that's because I waited until I was in my 50s to have my stomach sleeved. Serious muffintop around the waist, 100% loose skin.

I had an abdominoplasty and the results were fantastic.

[kinipela24]

Thank you all sooooo much! I am 32 (almost 300 lbs) and think I have good elasticity in my skin. I guess I will just have to find out. I guess I'm just still so scared overall. I know I have no choice but it's a stressful decision at times. I appreciate the positive vibes and sharing your experiences with me

[Cherub]

Has anyone tried laser or other treatments for loose skin on the neck. I have lost 70 pounds since surgery and i have wrinkling and droop below my chin in neck area. I wonder if non invasive treatments can help.

[Melaine]

I am 47 and considering having a sleeve done. My skin is good. My weight loss goal is 70 lbs. What do y'all think?

[Donald G]

I am 47 and considering having a sleeve done. My skin is good. My weight loss goal is 70 lbs. What do y'all think?

I turned 47 2 days after my surgery have not regretted in it the least. My weight loss goal is far more then yours and I think I'll end up with some loose skin but I would tell you to go for it, if you have weighed all your options and decided this may be te best route for you to take.